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Immigration judge rules US can deport president of Wisconsin's largest mosque

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - A US immigration judge ruled the US government can deport Palestinian American Salah Sarsour, who is the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque and a US permanent resident, under a Cold War-era law.

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Oil prices barely changed as investors assess US-Iran peace talks and Gulf exports

TOKYO, Oct 1 : Oil prices were nearly flat in early Asia trade on Thursday, following the previous day's gains and steep monthly rises, as investors assessed the outcome of US-Iran peace talks and the outlook for Middle East crude exports.Brent crude futures rose 12 cents or 0.1 per cent, to $98.15 a barrel b

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US government’s new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump

The US government’s new AI chatbot provides federal information and initially debunked some Trump claims before limiting political commentary.

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Flydubai incident renews debate over cockpit video recorders

The flydubai cockpit stabbing incident reignites debate over requiring video recorders on commercial aircraft for improved accident investigations.

HDB resale prices fall for third consecutive quarter: Flash estimate

HDB says it has not observed a significant increase in either the prices or the number of resale flats purchased by private home owners and former private property owners since the 15-month wait-out period was removed.

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Second judge blocks Trump’s US$100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas

A federal judge blocks the US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling agencies failed to follow proper rule-making procedures.

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South Korea factory growth hits 4-month high as export orders boom, PMI shows

SEOUL, Oct 1 : South Korea's factory activity grew in September at the strongest pace in four months, as export demand hit the fastest pace in 15-1/2 years led by the chip and auto sectors, a survey showed on Thursday. • The purchasing managers index (PMI), published by S&P Global, stood at 53.9 in Septembe

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Japan September factory growth slows to 6-month low, PMI shows

TOKYO, Oct 1 : Japan's manufacturing sector expanded at its weakest pace in six months in September as output and new order growth slowed, a business survey showed on Thursday.• The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) eased to 54.1 in September from 54.9 in August, a survey by S&

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California roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain shut after brain damage claims

Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed the X2 roller coaster following multiple claims of brain injuries linked to the ride.

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South Korea ordered to pay Elliott $48.49 million in Samsung merger case

SEOUL, Oct 1 : South Korea has been ordered to pay US hedge fund Elliott about $48.49 million plus interest after a tribunal ruled the government's involvement in the 2015 merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries was causally linked to Elliott's losses, Seoul's Justice Ministry said on Thursday.The remand t

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Anthropic’s IPO pitch embraces AI’s promise and peril

Paradoxes flow through Anthropic's roughly 300-page initial public offering prospectus.

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South Korea September exports rise 83.5% y/y to monthly record

SEOUL, Oct 1 : South Korea's exports jumped 83.5 per cent in September from a year earlier to post a record monthly high, customs data showed on Thursday. Semiconductor shipments, fuelled by global spending on artificial intelligence, also set a record.Data released by the customs office on Thursday showed ou

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Japan business mood improves, tankan survey shows

TOKYO, Oct 1 : Japanese business confidence improved in the three months to September, a quarterly central bank survey showed on Thursday, suggesting the economy was weathering the hit from the Middle East conflict and bolstering the case for more rate hikes.The data will be among factors affecting the Bank o

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‘No beardos, No weirdos, No wimps’: Hegseth lays out his military vision

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined Pentagon policy changes and new military initiatives amid ongoing US conflict with Iran.

From counters to experiences: How Singapore malls are reinventing beauty shopping

From skin analysis and personalised consultations to fragrance layering and hands-on masterclasses, Singapore malls are turning beauty shopping into something consumers can experience, not simply browse.

US says it conducted experiment aimed at improving ability to detect nuclear blast

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - The US National Nuclear Security Administration conducted a \"subsurface, non-nuclear chemical high-explosive experiment\" on Wednesday that the Energy Department said aimed to improve the United States' ability to detect low-yield nuclear explosions.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has 10 new-build and renovation projects planned across Southeast Asia in 2027

Among the new properties being developed are Pan Pacific Phnom Penh and Parkroyal Siem Reap.

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Trump unveils US$200b South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

The two will launch a gas-fired power project in Texas to power AI data centres.

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Netanyahu hails stabbed Indian pilot of flydubai plane

Sept 30 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for saving passengers after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash a flydubai plane on Wednesday.

Netanyahu hails stabbed Indian pilot of flydubai plane

Sept 30 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for saving passengers after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash a flydubai plane on Wednesday.

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Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice after record heatwave

LES DIABLERETS, Switzerland, Oct 1 - Swiss glaciers are shrinking rapidly after suffering one of their worst years of ice loss during a record-breaking European heatwave.

Japan hikes residency fees for foreign nationals

Japan raises residency fees for foreign nationals, with permanent residency costs increasing 20-fold to 200,000 yen from Oct 1.

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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 1, 2026

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 1, 2026.

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Watchdog finds no Fed misconduct in renovation; Trump calls for Powell’s resignation

The Federal Reserve Inspector General found no misconduct in the renovation project despite cost overruns, amid President Trump’s calls for Powell’s resignation.